AfuruKei Farms
A permaculture farm in Hilo, Hawaii
Mission
Our mission is to cultivate and foster a thriving biome through Holistic Permaculture
- growing agricultural ecosystems in a self-sufficient and sustainable way-
Six Tenents of Permaculture
Sustainability
We are committed to sustainable practices that ensure the long-term well-being of the land, water and air.
Resource Management
Our hope is to find effective strategies to restore, enhance and safeguard the ʻāina (land), soil and food resources.
Fertility Improvement
Recognizing the importance of rich and bountiful soils, we work towards improving and maintaining soil fertility and productivity.
Self-sufficiency
Our goal is to nurture the land and embrace its bounty, so that we may nourish ourselves and our communities with the fruits of our labor
Beautification
We strive to augment the visual splendor of our ecological realm sculpting a captivating landscape that delights the senses and fosters a deep appreciation for the natural world.
Education
We are committed to sharing knowledge and empowering individuals to make informed decisions and contribute to the betterment of our planet.
Aquatics
Nature's liquid bounty, cultivating an aquatic abundance
Agronomy
Regenerative agriculture, fostering sustainable tropical systems
News
July 26, 2024
Goterra’s innovative solution to food waste
- Goterra uses black soldier fly larvae to process food waste, reduce methane in landfills while creating insect-based animal feed and a highly nutritive soil amendment.Australian Capital Territory Government
July 26, 2024
Scientists Create Superflies, Engineered To Devour Human Poop And Clean Up Our Streets
- Edited by Nikhil PandeyNDTV CONVERGENCE LIMITED 2024
July 4, 2024
Permaculture found to be a sustainable alternative to conventional agriculture
- by Kerstin TheilmannRheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau
July 4, 2024
Scientists discover new plants that could lead to 'climate-proof' chocolate
- by University College CorkMarch 23, 2011
Fruit-eating fish does far-flung forestry
- by Susan MiliusSociety for Science & the Public